Slideshow: Thomas Fire burning in Santa Barbara, Ventura County

As all evacuations are lifted and firefighters tame a beast of a fire, many of the men and women who helped fight the Thomas Fire will be home for Christmas. (Credit: Stewart Palley, U.S. Forest Service)
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Carol Bennett yells out her thanks to fire crews as they drive through Montecito. (KEYT.com)
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Firefighters honored one of their own after 32-year-old Cory Iverson of San Diego lost his life fighting the Thomas Fire on Dec. 14, 2017. (Credit: Sharon Murray)
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Surveillance video not only captures firefighters saving a home but also shows them caring for the homeowners' plants while they were evacuated due to the Thomas Fire. (Radis Family courtesy photo)
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